Acorn box - Part 1 of 2

Wood turning Acorn boxes on a lathe is fun! I show how I turn one with a threaded lid of contrasting wood, madrone burl and maple. I add details like threads, texturing, handle design, and gilt crème.
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[@MikeWaldt]

Looking very good Mike, on to part two :)
Cheers
Mike

[@jackmaravola2496]

Looks good Mike. I like the contrasting colors...!

[@garymccoy2888]

You know, I never thought about not touching the piece while it is still spinning. I do that all the time. Kind of a dumb habit to get into. Thanks for the wake up call

[@davidfriedman3962]

Very nice! Keep teaching.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thank you, I will

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Hi, Mike...I'm finally getting those some of the videos on my watch list. Good video! The duct-tape-wrapped bricks for gluing pressure might a good topic for one of your tip videos.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks, Rick. I put that on the list. It just such a simple thing but I have to say it is one of my very few original ideas!

[@eddieagha5851]

Hi Mike! Working on this project! Got the glue-up done, now to wait till the wax coated piece dries. You mention a factor to add to the male threads. Where can I find information on that? Thanks.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Try adding 70% of a thread width and build on your experience.

[@eddieagha5851]

@@MikePeaceWoodturning thanks! Tried that. Worked like a champ! ❤

[@thomasbrown4416]

Mike, if you were buying a new lathe today would you stick with a Powermatic?

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

For a large lathe, yes. I rejected the opportunity for a used Oneway recently. I really like my PM and am actually considering upgrading to the newer C model. But some lathe features are personal. Best to turn on one before buying.

[@mummatoni9211]

See how you get those long threads or ribbons of wood. I never get them it more dust. What am I doing wrong? I am using extremely dry and very hard wood is that some of the cause?

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Hard dyr wood won't generate the same shavings as green wood but suspect you need to sharpen your tool, ride the bevel and cut with the grain.

[@chrismorris8474]

Man, that thread tool is scary!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Yea a router is scary too. A lot of similarities I guess.

[@ronh9384]

Hello Mike. Hope you had a good Fathers Day. At the 8:11 mark was that a Nova live center in the tail stock or another brand? I ask because am going to order a Nova live center kit soon and the one online looks different than the one on this video... Thanks for your time Mike.
Ron

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

That is a cheap Chinese 60 egree cone I bought before I got the Nova live center. I still use it when I want to use a 60 degree cone just because it is more convenient to put my hands on.

[@ronh9384]

Mike Peace Woodturning Thanks Mike.